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Episode 333

From Countdown

Episode 333 was broadcast on 13 December 1985, and was the second quarter-final of Series 7.

Julian Hough played Tim Davies, with Julian Hough winning 63 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Julian Hough Score Tim Davies Others Max.
1 IEULVENKE VENUE 0 – 6 UNVEIL ELEVEN*, KEELIE*, KELVIN*, UNLIKE, VENULE* 6
2 TRIELNIES RESILIENT 18 – 6 RELINES 24
3 SCESIDZOD DISCOS 24 – 12 DOSSED DISCOED*, DISCOES* 31
4 75 2 5 7 8 4 → 661 661
(5 + 4) × 75 − 7 × 2
34 – 22 661
(75 + 7) × 8 + 5


41
5 GOTEIBLRI OBLIGE 40 – 28 BOLTER OBLIGER, RIBITOL* 48
6 ENGMBOIFA FOAMING 47 – 28 befoaming ☓ BEAMING*, BEGONIA* 55
7 PESOETGOH SOOTHE 53 – 34 PHOTOS PHOTOES*, PHOTOGS* 62
8 50 25 2 1 3 1 → 551 53 – 34 2

CV: 551 = (50 ÷ 2 − 3) × 25 + 1

72
9 TIDYSITUP STUPIDITY
(1.67 seconds)
63 – 34 82